DKSH is seeking an experienced Specialist in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for its Consumer Goods team in Auckland, New Zealand. This role focuses on leading demand planning and forecasting activities, utilizing data-driven insights to improve service and profitability, while fostering collaboration across various internal stakeholders
Job Summary
This role is responsible for leading forecasting and demand planning activities, delivering data‑driven insights, and partnering closely with internal stakeholders and customers to improve service, profitability, and working capital outcomes.
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and Customer teams and lead and contribute to cross‑functional improvement initiatives within the Consumer Goods business.
You’ll join a high‑impact, visible role with exposure to senior stakeholders, customers, and regional teams, offering scale, complexity, and the opportunity to make meaningful commercial impact.
Matching Summary
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DKSH is seeking an experienced Specialist in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for its Consumer Goods team in Auckland, New Zealand. This role focuses on leading demand planning and forecasting activities, utilizing data-driven insights to improve service and profitability, while fostering collaboration across various internal stakeholders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning
demand planning processes
accurate forecasts
data-driven insights
customer service improvements
inventory optimisation
working capital optimisation
profitability improvements
key performance indicators reporting
Nice-to-have
trusted advisor to stakeholders
cross-functional improvement initiatives
best practice sharing
process consistency and synergies
collaborative culture
Key Requirements
Proven experience in S&OP, demand planning, forecasting, and analytics
preferably within FMCG
Strong systems capability, including forecasting tools, SAP Business Objects, and advanced Excel modelling
Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and dynamic operational environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills